Ross W Pytlik

Mr. Pytlik is a seasoned Criminal Defense attorney and former prosecutor with years of experience conducting trials and testimonial hearings. He was selected four times as a Northern California “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers, a designation awarded to no more than 2.5% of attorneys in the state.

Mr. Pytlik understands that court proceedings can be confusing and intimidating to those who are accused of criminal conduct. He treats clients with respect and compassion, while vigorously fighting for their rights. Clients often comment that they appreciate his personal concern and friendly demeanor, as well as his poise and professionalism.

Mr. Pytlik earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Economy from the University of California, Berkeley. He then obtained his teaching credential and taught high school history. He received his Juris Doctor from Hastings College of the Law in 2004, where he was an editor of the Hastings International and Comparative Law Review. In his final year of law school, he interned with the Association of Defense Counsel Before the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia in the Hague, Netherlands. As a result of these and other activities, he has received recognition from the National Lawyers Guild and the Public Interest Clearinghouse.

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California

ID Number: 235506

Since 2005

Senior Trial Attorney

Summit Defense

2019 - Current

University of California College of the Law, San Francisco

J.D. | International Law

Activities: Articles Editor, Hastings International & Comparative Law Review

University of California - Berkeley

B.A. | Political Economy

Rising Star

SuperLawyers

2015

Rising Stars is an exclusive list of top-rated attorneys in specific practice areas who were chosen after thorough evaluation of numerous criteria.

Rising Star

SuperLawters

2014

Rising Star

SuperLawyers

2013

Rising Star

SuperLawyers

2010

California State Bar  # 235506

Member

2005 - Current